Author: Vincent Osuwo

Zacch Adedeji, Executive Chairman of the Nigeria Revenue Service, has dismissed concerns about the reported extravagant lives of government officials. Adedeji stated that President Bola Tinubu, despite his position, does not live extravagantly. He revealed this during an interview with Channels Television on Sunday, when he was questioned by journalist Seun Okinbaloye about the lives of political office holders in light of Nigeria’s economic woes. The conversation comes amid public debate over government expenditures and political leaders’ lifestyles, especially as Nigerians face rising living costs and economic challenges. Responding to queries concerning the president’s activities and purported usage of expensive…

Germany deported at least 137 Nigerian citizens in five documented chartered operations between February and June 2026. The documented arrivals included 27 Nigerians deported in February, 37 deported directly by Germany as part of a 50-person joint European Union operation in March, and 24, 23, and 26 Nigerians deported in April, May, and June, respectively, according to figures in reports monitored by the DERS Team and Refugees4refugees.org. The numbers show a rise in the use of chartered flights to transport Nigerians back from Germany and other European nations, with numerous operations requiring cooperation among European states. On February 18, 2026,…

Martins and Mercedes have been evicted from the Big Brother Naija (BBNaija) Season 11 reality show. Their eviction was announced by the show’s host, Ebuka Obi-Uchendu, during the live eviction show on Sunday. The exit brings an end to the pair’s journey in the competition as the remaining housemates continue their battle for the N160 million grand prize. Martins was the first housemate to be ousted, and Mercedes followed suit, leaving the show with 22 housemates and two gambits who were immune to evictions. The latest eviction is likely to heat up the competition in the house, with competitors under…

The Super Falcons suffered a narrow 1-0 defeat to Cameroon after Nyadjou’s 19th-minute goal proved decisive in their WAFCON 2026 encounter. Cameroon goalkeeper Michaely Bihina played a pivotal role in securing the victory, producing eight saves as Nigeria repeatedly searched for an equalizer. The Super Falcons created several goal-scoring chances but were unable to find a way past Bihina, who stood firm throughout the contest to preserve Cameroon’s lead. Nigeria will not automatically qualify for the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup in Brazil through the WAFCON route. Only the four teams that reach the African Championship semi-finals will qualify directly…

Argentina captain Lionel Messi was reportedly the target of multiple bomb threats during the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the United States, Mexico, and Canada, according to Spanish newspaper MARCA. According to a police report provided by the publication, security authorities investigated many alleged threats against Argentina’s captain, including one made shortly before the team’s Round of 16 match against Egypt. One suspect allegedly posted a threat on social media, saying, “I’m going to blow up Messi with four bombs strapped to my body.” After receiving independent information that explosives had been put in containers throughout the Atlanta stadium, security…

The US on Saturday accused China of “destabilizing” activity near the disputed Scarborough Shoal in the South China Sea, saying it is using “dubious” environmental explanations to advance its territorial claims. Scarborough Shoal, a fish-rich reef formation located 240 kilometers (124 miles) from the main Philippine island of Luzon and hundreds of kilometers from mainland China, is claimed by both Beijing and Manila. “The United States rejects China’s ongoing attempts to enforce its destabilizing ‘national nature reserve’ at Scarborough Reef and deny Filipino fishermen access to their traditional fishing ground,” the US State Department spokesman Tommy Pigott said. “This is…

Niger state residents protested on the ever-busy Mokwa-Bida highway, blocking the road over persistent banditry and kidnapping in the state. The Mokwa-Bida highway is an important federal road corridor over 100 kilometres long, serving as a pivotal link for motorists travelling from the Southwest to the North. A correspondent of the News Agency of Nigeria, NAN, who was at the scene of the protest, reports that all entry points into Mokwa were blocked by the angry protesters. It was gathered that many travellers had been stranded since Saturday night. Saliu Mohammed, one of the Niger state protesters, stated that suspected…

The police have released Osun State Commissioner for Environment, Mayowa Adejoorin, after almost 24 hours in detention. Adejoorin was arrested in Ilesa on Saturday following a shooting in the community’s Isokun sector, which injured three persons. At least three individuals were injured in a shooting in Ilesa, Osun State, on Saturday during a street rally by members of the All Progressives Congress’s Ilesa West Local Government Area chapter. Tobi Ilesanmi, a 14-year-old boy, was among those injured. He was reportedly shot near the scene of the event in Ilesa’s Isokun district. The incident, however, has sparked a blame game between…

Troops of the Joint Task Force Northwest have rescued 33 passengers who were kidnapped by terrorists in Zamfara State’s Tsafe Local Government Area. The rescue came in reaction to intelligence obtained by troops on Saturday concerning the kidnapping of commuters traveling through the Magazu district of Tsafe. Lt. Col. Aliyu Danja, the Media Information Officer for JTF Northwest Operation FANSAN YAMMA, confirmed this in a statement issued on Sunday. Danja said Sector 2 troops, together with Nigeria Police Force officials stationed in Tsafe, received word in the late afternoon of August 8 that terrorists had abducted travelers traveling via the…

The marriage between music star Innocent Idibia, popularly known as 2Baba, and his wife, Natasha Osawaru, has come under renewed public scrutiny following a reported altercation involving the couple outside a nightclub in Abuja on Friday. According to reports, the incident occurred during the opening of “90s Lounge” and has generated considerable buzz on social media, with videos purportedly showing the couple during the confrontation circulating widely across various platforms. While the videos have given the public a glimpse of what transpired, the circumstances that led to the reported altercation remain unclear. According to some stories, 2Baba and Natasha were not…